Peer support is a way for families and caregivers to find help and support from others in their community with a similar and/or shared experience. Peer Support offers an opportunity to share information and build connections for your well-being and that of the person you support. This webinar will feature a panel of family caregivers […]
The Scarborough Health Network (formerly The Scarborough and Rouge Hospital) in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Toronto and the Ontario Caregiver Organization is organizing a virtual Caregiver Education Forum on Friday, October 20, 2022, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The event has been very well attended over the last couple of years by […]
Caregiver Lunch and Unlearn: Autistic Adults and Mental Health Organized, developed & facilitated by caregivers Tired of Lunch & Learns? Join us for 6-sessions of interactive unlearning of topics relevant to caregivers. We aim to provide an empowering space to examine what we think we know & consider different perspectives. In celebration of Autism Awareness […]
Families and individuals caring for those who are transitioning from youth to adult health care may face many new challenges. In partnership with Ontario Health, this webinar will inform caregivers on the importance of coordinated transitions and resources that can help support them and their care recipients during this experience. You will hear from three […]
How can I help my loved one if they are hospitalized? How can I recognize delirium? What can I tell the nurse? The doctor? Find the answers to these questions in this free webinar. To learn more before the webinar, please read the following article: Preventing delirium protects seniors in hospital, but could also ease overcrowding […]
Caregivers Supporting the Mental Health of Autistic Adults Coffee Chat Series Guided Discussions Designed & Facilitated by Caregivers for Caregivers Are you looking for a space where you are valued for your perspective as a caregiver? Join us and other caregivers for 6-weeks of guided discussions on important themes. This is not a webinar! We […]
Caregivers play an invaluable role in our healthcare system and communities, providing an estimated three quarters of care in Ontario to family members, partners, friends or neighbours with physical and/or mental health needs. They also offer unique knowledge that can enhance care delivery and health outcomes. Join Katie Muirhead, Regional Lead from the Ontario Caregiver […]
Speaker: Dave Langlois, PhD, Clinical Ethicist Moderator: Ronald Perinpanayagam, Clinical Resource Coordinator Intake and Family Guidance Are you a family caregiver supporting someone living with an advanced illness? Are you interested in learning more about the roles and responsibilities that Powers of Attorney for Personal Care (POA-PC) serve? For National Health Ethics week (November 6 […]
WHAT WE’LL BE TALKING ABOUT: Thinking about Disability Our Loved Ones as Whole People Ourselves as Whole People Lemons or Lemonade: Needing Empathy What we’ve learned Hopes, Dreams & Fears WHAT KIND OF COMMITMENT: Six (6), 75-minute weekly sessions with an optional 15-minute debrief every Wednesday Begins November 9, 2022, and ends Dec 14, 2022. […]
Learn about the who’s, what’s, and how’s of power of attorney. This session is presented in collaboration with the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly and will be Facilitated by Graham Webb, Lawyer and Executive Director from the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly. Please note: Due to limited capacity, we would like to request you to […]
LIVE ONLY 90-minute session for in-depth information* Webinar Description: Are you a family caregiver looking to learn more about government benefits and tax credits, who is eligible to use them, and how? In this session, Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) come together to share financial benefits, taxation information, and digital tools which […]
One of the biggest challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia is dealing with behavioural changes. Join us for this 1.5hr virtual session where we will provide education targeted to caregivers on: the various forms of dementia the meaning behind behaviours presented by those living with dementia common behavioural triggers strategies/tips for managing […]
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